AND SELECTION 
Mildew Resistant No. 1 
The Mildew Resistant No. 1 cantaloupe is one of several strains that have been 
developed to check the inroads of this disease on the cantaloupe crops. The No. 1 
strain is 100% resistant to the powdery mildew and is used in California for the 
brush covered plantings. 
Like other mildew resistant strains the No. 1 is a salmon fleshed, well netted, 
oblong cantaloupe. The flesh is thick and sweet, the cavity small and compact. The 
vines are vigorous and produce a large crop. 
The No. 1 strain is distinguished from the No. 45 by two principal character¬ 
istics: it is slightly earlier, and it produces larger melons. The No. 1 is a large 
cantaloupe, running in sizes from jumbo thirty-sixes to twenty-sevens. It is about 
a week later than the Hale’s Best in maturing. 
We believe that for the market gardener who wishes to grow a melon some¬ 
what larger than most of the commercial cantaloupes, that the No. 1 will meet his 
needs. It has quality to go with its size and will appeal to your customers. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 15c; % pound, 40c; l / 2 pound, 70c; 1 pound, $1.25; 
2 pounds, $2.40; 5 pounds, $5.15; 10 pounds, $10.00. 
The mildew resistant strains are now the leading 1 cantaloupes in California 
and Colorado 
Mildew Resistant No. 8 
The Mildew Resistant No. 8 is a melon that is attractive to growers in unin¬ 
fested areas because of its hardiness, its prolificness, and its size. 
The Mildew Resistant No. 8 is a salmon fleshed cantaloupe, well netted, thick 
fleshed, with a small cavity. The melons have a fine external appearance, and in size 
will average larger than the Hale’s Best. The No. 8 is about a week later in matur¬ 
ing than the Hale’s Best. 
The No. 8 is not entirely resistant to the powdery mildew disease, but this 
feature will not affect its popularity in districts which are not infested with mildew. 
The quality of the No. 8 is very good. It will stand considerable handling with¬ 
out breaking down. It will not run to a single uniform size. These features will 
recommend it to the market gardener. 
If you are looking for a cantaloupe that is hardy' and will produce a heavy crop 
of large melons then you can rely on the No. 8. 
Prices postpaid: Ounce, 15c; % pound, 40c; */2 pound, 70c; 1 pound, $1.25; 
2 pounds, $2.40; 5 pounds, $5.15; 10 pounds, $10.00. 
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